Keddie's win and the success of Offspring has come after months of bad news for Network Ten, which has struggled in the ratings and sacked a series of senior executives.

The actress said she was proud to be part of the network and just being nominated was a win for the series and the station.

"I'm very overwhelmed and very moved," she said.

"I think what this really does mean is that it’s such a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to the audience who has watched me play a number of characters over the years, and it's my opportunity to say 'thank you' for being so supportive, even when the characters I have played over the years have not always been entirely likeable.

"Channel Ten is extremely proud of Offspring and could not be more supportive of us.

"They don't interfere, they trust us and I wish nothing but the best for the network."

Keddie was the favourite to win the coveted award after a betting plunge during the past week.